Abhishek follows Saif; Get Aishwarya’s name tattooed on wrist

After Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan, it’s junior Bachchan who is all set to take the help of a tattoo express his love for the charming wife-Aishwarya Rai. Abhishek is planning to declare his feelings for wife Aishwarya Rai by getting her name tattooed on his wrist.

While Saif got ‘Kareena’ tattooed on his arm, Abhi seems to following Hrithik’s way of doing it for Suzanne, for he too wants to get it done on the wrist for Ash. Abhishek, who is busy shooting for ‘Ravana’ plans to get the tattoo done as soon as he returns to Mumbai.

Well, this seems to be becoming the latest trend for expressing love as far as our love smitten B-town hunks are concerned.

Sonam Kapoor to play Sahibaan

Bollywood hottie Sonam Kapoor is making the right moves in showbiz by taking Bollywood by storm.

After winning accolades for her notable performance in “Saawariya” and “Delhi 6” Sonam has become a name to be reckoned. She is now been considered for plum roles. Sonam is all set to play ‘Sahibaan’ in a silver screen adaptation of "Mirza-Sahibaan", to be made by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.

The idea of making ‘Sahibaan’ came to Rakeysh during the shoot of ‘Delhi 6’. Rakeysh used to address Sonam as `Bittu`, the character she played in ‘Delhi 6’. Then suddenly one day he started calling Sonam `Sahibaan`. At first Sonam was baffled by this new name from Rakeysh. But as the historical perspective and the literary antecedents of the character began to seep in, Sonam grew excited about the project and began to pester Rakeysh about the project.

The actor playing the role of ‘Mirza’ is yet unknown, but rumours have it that actor Abhishek Bachchan will play Sahibaan’s lover.

Big B says no to Projects with Dear Son Abhishek

Bollywood is finding it hard to believe but it appears to be true that superstar Amitabh Bachchan has refused to work with beloved son Abhishek in the much-awaited flick ‘Aladin’.

Sujoy Ghosh, the director of Aladin wanted to rope in Abhishek Bachchan for Aladin. Sujoy had narrated the film’s script to Big B, after which Big B requested Sujoy not to cast Abhishek in the role. Instead he recommended Riteish Deshmukh for the same.

Amitabh wishes to work with fresh faces in filmdom so has requested Sujoy not to cast Abhishek for the role Big B supposedly said that since he and his son are already working together in ‘Pa’, he is looking forward to work with someone else this time.

Abhishek Bachchan is the Best Brand Ambassador of the year

Abhishek Bachchan was declared the Best Brand Ambassador of the Year at the NDTV Techlife Awards 2009. The award acknowledges lifestyle products, gadgets and best technologies that have made a difference in India today and change the world.

Nominations were called from all brands for various categories like Mobile phone of the year, Gadget Eye candy award for the best style and design and Best Celebrity Endorsement etc

On winning the award, Abhishek Bachchan said, "It is a great honour to win the title of 'Best Brand Ambassador' for the IDEA & Motorola campaigns. The IDEA campaign carries a socially relevant message in today's commercial environment and the brilliant concept of encouraging two way communications between the government and people has connected with millions across India".

Aishwarya Rai ditches Rajeev Menon

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had convinced her husband Abhishek Bachchan to play the lead opposite her in Kandokondein which is director Rajeev Menon’s upcoming film. She was very impressed with Menon’s script. However, she didn’t take much time to go back on her word and betray the director as soon as another opportunity came along which she considered as much better.

Abhinay Deo, who is directing Aamir Khan produced Delhi Belly, approached the Bachchan couple for his next film. Since Deo is a name to look out for, Abhishek and Aishwarya instantly gave him their nod of approval. Their dates, which were initially given to Menon were shifted to Deo’s film. Menon is still reeling under what has happened as his entire project is now caught in a rut.

Abhishek Bachchan to play Tansen

Sooraj Barjatya is all set for a grandiose project – a Satish Kaushik directed bio-epic based on the life of Tansen, a musician-singer who entertained Emperor Akbar during 16th century.

Incidentally, the last film based on musician-singer prodigy Tansen was made way back in pre independence era in 1943.KL Saigal played the lead role in the film and Jayanti Desai had directed the film.

In today’s scenario, Himesh Reshammiya is the only singer who acts and Kaushik did consider Himesh for the project but Barjatyas, shot down the idea. But finally it was Abhishek Bachchan who was proposed to do the film and he accepted.
Abhishek was the final choice for Tansen. “He has the look and intensity. He also has the dialogue delivery of his father. And we do need a Tansen who thinks in Hindi and talks the language fluently,” said Satish.

With Abhishek entering the Barjatyas camp, the new entrant eliminates Salman and Hrithik, known to be the favourites of Barjatyas and equal contenders for the role. In order to recreate the classical element in the music, Barjatyas have roped in the talented Ravindra Jain who has given hit background score in ‘Chit Chor’ and ‘Geet Gata Chal’.

Abhishek Bachchan to play dad to Amitabh Bachchan

Whenever superstar Amitabh Bachchan has played the dad’s role , he has done very well and has received much appreciation . The Indian audience seems to love him for his grey look as much he was loved in his younger days.

But now he is all set to act as a son and guess what his real son Abhishek Bachchan will play the role of his father in R Balakrishnan’s next film- Pa.

R Balakrishnan who was also the director of ‘Cheeni Kum’, will be portraying Big B in a very interesting and challenging role. Amitabh is playing a man who ages really fast and hence looks far older than his actual age. To do justice to the role, a special make-up artist is responsible for Amitabh’s look in the film.

Well, Abhishek playing Amitabh’s father sound really interesting!

Abhishek Bachchan-Priyanka Chopra-Dostana ends

Dainty beauty Priyanka Chopra is in her best of moods these days. The cause of her foul mood is none other than her Dost - Abhishek Bachchan. Known for her soberness and politically correct statements, Priyanka showed her wilder side, as she got feisty with good friend Abhishek Bachchan.

The duo got engaged in a bitter war of words with Priyanka walking off on Abhishek at the 54th Idea Filmfare awards. The gorgeous twosome has a tiff over a petty song. Priyanka was approached to perform at the Filmfare awards which she agreed upon and had presented her choice of songs. But to her dismay Abhishek too was doing a number for the event decided to groove on the same song.

Priyanka selected the track first. Later, Abhishek also wanted the same song as he was performing after a long time and wanted to get jiggy on this particular track.

With Abhishek to willing to budge, Priyanka decided to take the high road and let go of her act.

Delhi 6 Premiere Pics

Does Konkona play a Lesbian?

The gay/lesbian element has been the perfect recipe for the success of a film of late.There has been thalks that Konkona Sen Sharma is playing a lesbian in the latest flick 'The President Is Coming'.

But the fact is that it was nothing but a marketing strategy. It's shocking to know the extent to which filmmakers go to generate hype around a film. And surprisingly though Konkona has no problems with this strategy. She's certainly learnt the tricks of the business.

There was a similar misconseption among the audiences about 'Dostana'. The press kept saying John and Abhishek were playing homosexuals in the film but reality was quite different, as everyone discovered on the release of the film. Konkona's character is quite similar. She plays a woman who pretends to be lesbian in order to make things easier.

One may wonder how happy gay rights groups would be about this increasingly frequent portrayal of homosexuality as a way out of trouble.

Incidentally, 'The President Is Coming' was supposed to release much earlier, but had to be postponed due to the 26/11 terror attacks.

First look on Delhi-6 at Dubai International Film Festival

The wait is finally over! Delhi-6, the keenly awaited collaboration of UTV Motion Pictures and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra was unveiled at the Dubai International Film Festival, before an audience comprising key entertainment media from around the world.

The film is about American-born Roshan (Bachchan), who brings his ailing grandmother back to India. Little does he know that the quick trip will turn into the longest journey of his life—a journey within.

The imagery and music was tremendously captivating, setting up tremendous anticipation for the wordwide release of the film on February 20th, 2009.

Rakeysh elaborated on his key influences and the theme of the film.The actors said that their experience of working with Rakeysh was a good one.

The audience was treated to a glimpse of the teaser theatrical trailer slated to be in theatres later this month as well as a longer "first look" of scenes and music from the film.

The Bachchans goes for a Split

The Bachchan family is one of the most reputed family of Bollywood. But something is apparently brewing in the Bachchan household. Abhishek and Aishwarya Bachchan are reportedly scouting for a new home.

They are planning to move out of the Bachchans’ heritage home, Jalsa. Just one year into their marriage and the golden couple seems to be all set to start a new life with a new home all to themselves. It’s a known fact that the couple had been doing some property shopping for long.

The couple would be soon moving out of the present residence and shift to a new house. Though they are hunting for a place near to their parents, nothing has been made official as yet.

Abhishek-Aishwarya enjoying thier Vacation in Kerela

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan after completing their first production schedule for Mani Ratnam's Ravana in Kerala are currently enjoying a short vacation.

The couple has been enjoying their well deserved break with a stay at a picturesque resort beside the famous Athirappilly waterfalls near Chalakudy town for the last two weeks. Prior to that thier schedule was quiet hectic .Finally, the couple managed to get some time off to relax and get back on the sets rejuvenated.

Also it is learnt that a tight security cordon has kept the press and the fans away from the film set, as Mani Ratnam reportedly does not want anyone to get a glimpse of the look of the film. However, Aishwarya was seen as Tamil Brahmin on the location of the shoot.

The Mani Ratnam film is supposedly a modern day adaptation of 'Ramayan', and an intense love story focused on the Ram-Sita pair, played by Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan in the Hindi version with south top star Vikram playing Ravana.

Ravana to be Shot in Kerela

Director Mani Ratnam is going to shoot his next film Ravan at the Athirapally water falls in Kerala and nearby forests with Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan in the lead

Mani Ratnam is finalizing the locations, and the shoot will start sometime next week. Incidentally, the Athirapally waterfalls are Mani Ratnam’s favorite location. He had earlier filmed parts of the songs like Jiya Jale and Barso re at the same location.

Mani Ratnam was earlier considering the idea of shooting the film in Sri Lanka. But he abandoned the plan after insurgency by Tamil rebel group LTTE increased against the Sri Lankan government. And Finally Kerela was selected for the shoot.

DOSTANA is coming to rock you

It’s all happening in the Beach Party Capital of the world . Maimi is the setting for Dharma Productions latest offering “Dostana”The movie is serving a cocktail of all ingredients to do with Friendship, Fun, Frolic and that thing called Love...but with a slight twist – there is a small case of pretending to be Gay!!

When Sameer (Abhishek Bachchan) and Kunal (John Abraham) are turned down for an apartment because the land lady doesn’t want 2 strapping young men to corrupt her young sexy niece Neha (Priyanka Chopra), they go to plan “G – they pretend to be “Gay” to secure the apartment.

All is well till they meet the sexy siren Neha and thus begins a journey of fun, frolic and a test of friendship like never before Neha’s boss Abhimanyu (Bobby Deol) enters the fray as the third contender for her affections.It gets even hotter under everyone’s vests and bikini’s and the boy’s get down and dirty, in sunny Miami.
The result is there to be seen.....

Dostana' hits the theatres on 14 November 2008.

Movie Review of Drona

DRONA is a big film in all respects -- big stars, big canvas, big expenditure on SFX, big ad spend, big expectations. Sadly, it's a big, big, big letdown as well.

Fantasy films are a rarity in Bollywood. The screenplay is a complete mess. What saddens your heart is the fact that the producers of DRONA, have spared no efforts in giving DRONA a spectacular look. The vision is perfect, but how about narrating an absorbing and attention-grabbing story? One would remember DRONA for its striking visuals, not storyline.
Although the makers have been maintaining all along that it's not about a superhero, the fact is, it is. In DRONA, the protagonist does everything that a superhero does. However, the lead character would only look more powerful if the anti-hero is equally authoritative. Surprisingly, the negative force here is more of a buffoon than a villain.

Dhruv Ghanekar's music is a big yawn. The tunes are listless and the placement of songs is equally jarring. Also, the length is a problem.The film goes on and on and after a point, it is difficult to bear it.
In a nutshell, DRONA disappoints.
DRONA rests on a thin plot, there's not much that director Goldie Behl can do to salvage the show. Yet, Goldie has executed two sequences with style. In fact, these two sequences stand out like an oasis in a desert. The first, when Kay Kay turns Jaya Bachchan into a statue. The second, the train sequence. Awe-inspiring sequences!
Sameer Arya's cinematography is, quite surprisingly, inconsistent this time. The lighting is too dark at places. The production design is innovative.

Jaya Bachchan is grace personified. The only regret is, she gets less footage. Abhishek does very well. He plays his part most convincingly. Priyanka's introduction is fantastic, but her 'Babuji kehte hain' dialogue gets on your nerves after a point. Kay Kay fails to impress. Navneet Nishan hams.

On the whole, DRONA lacks soul. At the box-office, the publicity blitzkrieg might ensure good returns in its opening 4-day weekend, but the cracks should start appearing sooner than expected, since the film fails to keep you hooked.

Drona Premiere Party Pics

Abhishek is Mani's Ravana

Contrary to rumours that Abhishek Bachchan will play Lord Rama in Mani Ratnam's Ravana, the filmmaker has finalized south star Vikram to play Ram in the film. Instead, Abhishek will play the role of Ravana. Although Abhishek had played a grey character in Mani Ratnam's Yuva, Ravana is his first film where he will be playing an out-and-out villain.

Ajay Gehi and Ravi Kishan will play the roles of Ravan’s brothers, Vibheeshan and Kumbhakaran, respectively. However, Mani is yet to finalise an actor who will play Lakshman. Ravana will be shot in South India and some parts of Srilanka and will go on the floor in the first week of October. The film will be made in three languages - Hindi, Telugu and Tamil.

Abhishek Bachchan in Bigg Boss-2

He may also interact with Rahul or Raja. Abhishek Bachchan, who worked with Shilpa Shetty in the film “Phir Milenge”, will be coming to meet her at the Bigg Boss house.

Shilpa, who is anchoring the show from outside, will be interviewing Abhishek on his film “Drona”.

Abhishek may also get to interact with either Rahul Mahajan or Raja Chaudhary, whoever is 'evicted' for two days from the house.

Shreyas Talpade, Amrita Rao, Ekta Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor are some of the celebrities who till now have visited the Bigg Boss house.

Big B Copies His Son

A son being an inspiration .... that too the Small B for Big B. Unheard of but true..... Big B revals it himself.

Remember the famous Amitabh number Khaike Paan Banaras ...? Big B reveals that the inspiration for his dance steps came from son Abhishek’s dance moves. “Abhishek was with me on the sets and he was very tall for his age and he was generally grooving to the song and I just copied it,” says Amitabh. And guess what Abhishek said to that? “Now it’s out in the open, even Amitabh Bachchan copies Abhishek.” Quite a revelation!